Soft, gooey and full of cozy fall flavor, these Pumpkin Spice Blondies start with chocolate chip cookie mix and a can of pumpkin. A little melted butter, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice make them extra rich without turning a simple recipe into a project. Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree 1 (17.5 oz) bag…
Category: fall
Stars Hollow–Inspired Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts
Pop-Tarts just had to make an appearance in my Gilmore Girls–inspired recipe series. They’re such a fun part of the show, and this homemade brown sugar cinnamon version has all that nostalgic toaster-pastry goodness with an easy homemade twist. I’m keeping these simple with refrigerated pie crust, so there’s no need to make pastry dough…
Stars Hollow–Inspired Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
There’s something about coffee cake and a hot cup of coffee that feels right at home in Stars Hollow. This easy cinnamon streusel coffee cake is my first recipe in a little Gilmore Girls–inspired series, filled with cozy recipes and fun foods inspired by one of my favorite comfort shows. The cake is soft and…
Chicken & Rice Casserole
This easy Chicken & Rice Casserole is made with tender chicken and rice baked together in a simple, savory sauce with cream of chicken and cream of celery soup. A little garlic and seasoning add plenty of flavor, and a layer of melted Colby Jack on top brings everything together without making the casserole too…
Pecan Pie Cobbler
If you love pecan pie but want something a little easier and extra gooey, this Pecan Pie Cobbler is so good. It has a buttery homemade crust with a rich brown sugar pecan filling and even more buttery pecans baked over the top. The edges get caramelized while the middle stays soft, sticky and almost…
Baked Ziti
This easy Baked Ziti is loaded with tender pasta, a hearty beef and Italian sausage marinara, creamy ricotta, Parmesan and plenty of melted mozzarella. Everything gets layered together and baked until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese on top is golden and gooey. It’s classic comfort food and an easy dinner when you need…
White Chicken Chili
Cozy up with a bowl of this easy White Chicken Chili! Made with tender shredded chicken, Great Northern beans, salsa verde, green chiles, corn and just a touch of cream cheese, it’s packed with flavor without being too heavy. Top it with sour cream, Colby Jack, avocado, green onions, cilantro and crunchy tortilla chips for…
Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
If fall had a happy hour, this would be it. This Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini is creamy, cozy and just sweet enough, with real pumpkin, warm pumpkin pie spice and plenty of espresso flavor. It’s such a fun drink for a fall girls’ night, Halloween party or just a cozy evening at home. Serves 1…
30 Days of September Photo Challenge
I thought we’d start something fun this month and do a monthly photo challenge! And since this is Texas Girl Cooks, you know there had to be a little food mixed in along the way! The 30 Days of September Photo Challenge is all about noticing and capturing the little things that make this time…
Caramel Apple Nachos with Sprinkles
These Caramel Apple Nachos are such a fun little treat for a cozy Halloween movie night! Crisp apples are piled onto a platter, drizzled with gooey caramel and topped with chocolate chips and colorful Halloween sprinkles. They take just a few minutes to make, which makes them perfect when you want something festive without actually…
